Slate Mills, Ohio facts for kids

Slate Mills is a small, quiet place in Ross County, Ohio. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

A Look Back: The History of Slate Mills

Slate Mills got its name from an important building that was once there. In 1827, a special kind of factory called a mill was built in the area. This mill used the power of water to grind things, like grain into flour. It was a very useful place for people living nearby.

Later, in 1860, a post office opened in Slate Mills. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office meant that Slate Mills was a recognized place where people lived and worked. The post office helped connect the community to the rest of the world until it closed in 1906.